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Taiwan CTCI MAC Completes 117 Pin Piles Ahead of Schedule for CFXD Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan　
　

TAIPEI, December 8, 2021- CTCI Machinery Corporation (CTCI MAC), the manufacturer of pin piles for the 600MW, 62-turbine Changfang & Xidao Offshore Wind Farm off central coast of Taiwan, has completed the manufacture and acceptance of second batch of 69 pin piles in November, one month ahead of schedule. Previously in June this year, the first batch of 48 pin piles have been delivered, also ahead of schedule by 1.5 months. In all, 117 pin piles contracted by CTCI MAC among 186 needed at the wind farm have been completed up to quality standard.

Developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), CFXD Offshore Wind Farm commits to the highest localization level amongst all projects in Taiwan. This pin pile fabrication contract award marks the largest contract in terms of the number of pin piles manufactured by a single company in Taiwan. CTCI MAC has exhibited superb expertise and supply capability.

Dennis Sanou, CEO of CFXD Offshore Wind Farm, says that CTCI MAC has made an early delivery of the pin piles awarded to them for fabrication. He comments, “Not only did CTCI MAC meet our requirements on quality, pricing, and delivery timeline, they are a leading local supplier that gives significant attention to keeping high HSE (health, safety, and environment) standards, and maintains high level of professionalism in contract execution.”

Yun-Peng Tan, Chairman of CTCI MAC, appreciates CFXD Project’s full support and assistance. “Through a series of learning opportunities and customer verification processes in this project, we have not only gradually mastered key technologies and know-how of the industry, but have also gained experience and built track records. By adopting multiple submerged arc-welding machines simultaneously, we were able to greatly cut manufacturing time and increase both efficiency and quality. We will stay committed to supporting localization of Taiwan's offshore wind power industry,” Tan says.

CTCI MAC is an affiliate of CTCI Group, a leading engineering, procurement, and construction services provider. CTCI MAC provides fabrication services to CTCI turnkey projects as well as to third parties.　

　

Second batch of completed pin piles are seen here at CTCI MAC’s Talin Shop, waiting to be transported.　

　

Loading of a pin pile made by CTCI MAC for CFXD Offshore Wind Farm.